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About

Selden ward lies in the north-eastern part of Worthing, primarily bordered by the A27 to the north. The area is characterised by residential streets, with a mix of semi-detached and terraced housing built predominantly in the mid-20th century. Local amenities are focused along the main thoroughfares, providing essential shops and services for the community. The ward includes the neighbourhood of High Salvington, situated on the slopes of the South Downs, offering elevated views back across the town.

The landscape is defined by its proximity to the South Downs National Park, with the northern boundary marked by the chalk slopes. A notable local feature is the historic Salvington Windmill, a post mill dating from the 18th century that remains a working landmark. Recreational spaces include Gallops Park, which provides green space and sports facilities. The area maintains a quiet, suburban atmosphere, with direct access to downland footpaths for walking and cycling.

Area overview

On average Selden has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 36% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 9.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Selden is £49,030 per year. There are 2 schools in Selden: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Selden is home to around 8,419 people, with a population density of about 4,719.4 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
9.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Selden Population
8,419
Population density
4,719.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.96(-15%)
Shoplifting
11.17(+40%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.17(-9%)
Public order
7.13(+17%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.06(-6%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,657
79.1%
Other White
593
7.05%
Other Asian
334
3.97%
Irish
110
1.31%
Indian
105
1.25%
Total population: 8,416

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,381
33.92%
No qualifications
1,205
17.17%
Level 3 (A level)
1,194
17.01%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
962
13.7%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
714
10.17%
Total 16+ residents: 7,020

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,145
30.3%
Owns with a mortgage
1,117
29.56%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,032
27.31%
Other social rented
279
7.38%
Social rents from council
98
2.59%
Total households: 3,779

Property prices in Selden

Median price£347,000
Price per sq ft£395
Sales (last 12 months)103
Typical range (middle 50%)£244K – £403K

Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £347,000 (about £395 per square foot) in Selden area, with individual transactions ranging from £69,000 up to £780,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Selden over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£537,500£442
Semi-Detached23£375,000£417
Terraced39£364,000£393
Flats35£202,500£374

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Selden

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Selden.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£391,000£168,500£293,000£280,000
2017£400,000£171,000£322,500£287,500
2018£483,500£198,000£308,500£287,500
2019£444,500£188,750£302,500£292,000
2020£400,000£182,500£338,750£307,500
2021£662,000£198,000£345,000£315,000
2022£645,000£210,000£381,000£370,000
2023£560,000£212,500£385,000£375,000
2024£538,500£225,500£390,000£377,500
2025£500,000£212,500£377,500£371,000
2026£517,000£200,000£397,500£350,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Selden.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Selden.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£335£327£308£293
2017£370£333£322£326
2018£353£321£347£308
2019£321£320£343£320
2020£359£325£402£315
2021£379£377£390£364
2022£507£389£399£414
2023£485£377£429£408
2024£410£395£423£390
2025£432£396£419£397
2026£542£357£398£394
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Selden.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Selden in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Selden

Is Selden safe?

Selden records about 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Selden?

The median sale price in Selden is £347,000 (about £395 per square foot) based on 103 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Selden?

Selden has 1 primary school (1 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Selden?

Selden scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Selden sits around rank 14,272 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Selden?

The average household income in Selden is around £49,030 per year, and 10% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Selden?

Selden is represented by 1 elected councillor: Katie Thornton (Green Party).

All postcodes in Selden

BN112LF

Ladydell Road

BN112HD

Heatherstone Road

BN112SN

Devonport Road

BN112HB

Brighton Road

BN112NU

Brougham Road

BN112ST

Ophir Road

BN112LN

Selden Road

BN112FP

Farncombe Road

BN112SF

Meadow Close

BN112SD

Meadow Road

BN112RU

Meadow Road Industrial Estate

BN112NH

Church Walk

BN112NW

Brougham Road

BN112QT

Ham Road

BN112SL

Archibald Road

BN112JA

Homefield Road

BN112QH

Ham Way

BN112QR

Mansfield Close

BN112QD

Ham Way

BN112PU

Seamill Park Avenue

BN112ES

Brighton Road

BN112FH

Meadow Road

BN112JW

Halsbury Close

BN112LY

Windsor Road

BN112DR

St Georges Road

BN112EB

Chester Avenue

BN112HZ

Homefield Road

BN112EA

Ten Acres

BN112QS

Ham Road

BN112JF

Cranworth Road

BN112NA

Pendine Avenue

BN112JJ

Cottenham Road

BN112PP

Seamill Park Crescent

BN112SQ

Meadow Crescent

BN112PS

Seamill Park Crescent

BN112PX

Seamill Way

BN112HL

Brighton Road

BN112SG

Meadow Road

BN112QA

Ham Road

BN112NN

Ham Road

BN112SH

Meadow Road

BN112JN

Halsbury Road

BN112AU

Madeira Avenue

BN112PG

Brougham Road

BN112BN

Selden Lane

BN112JG

Sugden Road

BN112LQ

Selden Lane

BN112SU

Devonport Place

BN112PN

Seamill Park Crescent

BN112LZ

Windsor Road

BN112EF

Brighton Road

BN112JS

Ladydell Road

BN112LS

Church Walk

BN112EX

Brighton Road

BN112PT

Seamill Park Crescent

BN112PD

Brougham Road

BN112SR

Ophir Road

BN112GA

Merton Terrace

BN112LX

Windsor Road

BN112SA

Meadow Road

BN112BF

Farncombe Road

BN112QL

Ham Road

BN112FR

Selden

BN112JZ

Colebrook Close

BN112QJ

Ham Road

BN112HH

Thalassa Road

BN112NQ

Pages Lane

BN112DF

Lyndhurst Road

BN112LB

Dawes Close

BN112PQ

Brougham Road

BN112PL

Brighton Road

BN112LP

Selden Road

BN112QB

Ham Road

BN112SX

Oakleigh Close

BN112LT

Church Walk

BN112PF

Brougham Road

BN112PB

Brookdean Road

BN112NR

Brougham Road

BN112QY

Ham Road

BN112QG

Oakleigh Road

BN112DU

Alexandra Road

BN112NF

Navarino Road

BN112DL

Lyndhurst Road

BN112AD

Chesswood Road

BN112LA

Colebrook Close

BN112BA

Madeira Avenue

BN112JU

Ladydell Road

BN112SP

Chatham Road

BN112NZ

Benedict Close

BN112RZ

Silverdale

BN112JT

Ladydell Road

BN112HF

Heatherstone Road

BN112NY

Benedict Drive

BN112BP

Chesswood Road

BN112HJ

Thalassa Road

BN112HE

Malvern Close

BN112NB

Pendine Avenue

BN112PA

Brougham Road

BN112QN

Mansfield Road

BN112EG

Brighton Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.